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* AmericansHateTingle: Sylphiel's demure personality, strength in healing magic over attack spells, and [[DieForOurShip feelings for Gourry]] made her heavily disliked by a lot of Western fans who have the RealWomenDontWearDresses mindset. Because of this, they prefer the more stubborn Filia. On the other hand, both Sylphiel and Filia are only moderately liked by Japanese fans, and Hajime Kanzaka, the novel writer, [[CreatorBacklash dislikes]] Filia (and ''TRY'' in general).
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* AmericansHateTingle: Sylphiel's demure personality, strength in healing magic over attack spells, and [[DieForOurShip feelings for Gourry]] Gourry made her heavily disliked by a lot of Western fans who have the RealWomenDontWearDresses mindset. Because of this, they prefer the more stubborn Filia. On the other hand, both Sylphiel and Filia are only moderately liked by Japanese fans, and Hajime Kanzaka, the novel writer, [[CreatorBacklash dislikes]] Filia (and ''TRY'' in general).
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** Likewise, the freaking ''epic'' theme that plays when [[spoiler:Lina/L-sama is laying the smack down on Phibrizzo]].
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** Likewise, the freaking The ''epic'' theme that plays when [[spoiler:Lina/L-sama is laying the smack down on Phibrizzo]].
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** You'd ''think'' the dub vs. sub debate would have died down by now with the advent of dual audio, wouldn't you?
*** The recasting of Xellos from comedy-style David Moo to cultured-style Michael Sinterniklaas does make the fourth and fifth seasons much more palatable if you want to take Xellos seriously during the dramatic parts.
** This one has died down over the years with the advent of ''Revolution'' and ''Evolution-R'', but many fans either liked or hated the third season (''TRY'') because of its darker plot and [[GreyAndGrayMorality fascinating(?) and well-done(?) questioning of who is and isn't evil]]. And the simple fact that by the end there was a sense of ''been there, done that'', with the antics of Lina and the gang - especially the antics of Lina - just not being as funny as they would've been in the two previous seasons.
*** The recasting of Xellos from comedy-style David Moo to cultured-style Michael Sinterniklaas does make the fourth and fifth seasons much more palatable if you want to take Xellos seriously during the dramatic parts.
** This one has died down over the years with the advent of ''Revolution'' and ''Evolution-R'', but many fans either liked or hated the third season (''TRY'') because of its darker plot and [[GreyAndGrayMorality fascinating(?) and well-done(?) questioning of who is and isn't evil]]. And the simple fact that by the end there was a sense of ''been there, done that'', with the antics of Lina and the gang - especially the antics of Lina - just not being as funny as they would've been in the two previous seasons.
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** You'd ''think'' the dub vs. sub debate would have died down by now with the advent of dual audio, wouldn't you?
***you? The recasting of Xellos from comedy-style David Moo to cultured-style Michael Sinterniklaas does make the fourth and fifth seasons much more palatable if you want to take Xellos seriously during the dramatic parts.
** This one has died down over the years with the advent of ''Revolution'' and ''Evolution-R'', but many fans either liked or hated the third season (''TRY'') because of its darker plot and [[GreyAndGrayMoralityfascinating(?) and well-done(?) questioning of who is and isn't evil]]. And the simple fact that by the end there was a sense of ''been there, done that'', with the antics of Lina and the gang - especially the antics of Lina - just not being as funny as they would've been in the two previous seasons.
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** This one has died down over the years with the advent of ''Revolution'' and ''Evolution-R'', but many fans either liked or hated the third season (''TRY'') because of its darker plot and [[GreyAndGrayMorality
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** There's the ever-popular {{Yaoi|Genre}} choice of Zelgadis/Xellos, with the alleged justification that they secretly love one another, despite the blatant hatred Zelgadis has for the latter.
*** Alternatively, the explanation that Zel/Xel works not so much as a loving relationship but a pragmatic dubious-consensual one: Xellos feeds on negative emotions (Zelgadis is a buffet), while Zelgadis can't risk being sexual with another human (Xellos either enjoys the pain or isn't harmed by it). A ton of fanfics take the NotIfTheyEnjoyedItRationalization route, often as precursor to Zelgadis either realizing he's got no reason to avoid a relationship with Xellos, or eventually admitting that he always secretly wanted him.
** Filia is only allowed to be with Xellos, not anyone else, ''especially'' Valgaav. Because their constant bickering and passive-aggressive treatment of one another is ''clearly'' the sign of a loving old married couple. Never mind the fact that Xellos is completely incapable of feeling positive human emotions, while Filia is a part of [[HolierThanThou a bigoted race of god-worshiping dragons]].
*** Alternatively, the explanation that Zel/Xel works not so much as a loving relationship but a pragmatic dubious-consensual one: Xellos feeds on negative emotions (Zelgadis is a buffet), while Zelgadis can't risk being sexual with another human (Xellos either enjoys the pain or isn't harmed by it). A ton of fanfics take the NotIfTheyEnjoyedItRationalization route, often as precursor to Zelgadis either realizing he's got no reason to avoid a relationship with Xellos, or eventually admitting that he always secretly wanted him.
** Filia is only allowed to be with Xellos, not anyone else, ''especially'' Valgaav. Because their constant bickering and passive-aggressive treatment of one another is ''clearly'' the sign of a loving old married couple. Never mind the fact that Xellos is completely incapable of feeling positive human emotions, while Filia is a part of [[HolierThanThou a bigoted race of god-worshiping dragons]].
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** There's the ever-popular {{Yaoi|Genre}} choice of Zelgadis/Xellos, with the alleged justification that they secretly love one another, despite the blatant hatred Zelgadis has for the latter.
***latter. Alternatively, the explanation that Zel/Xel works not so much as a loving relationship but a pragmatic dubious-consensual one: Xellos feeds on negative emotions (Zelgadis is a buffet), while Zelgadis can't risk being sexual with another human (Xellos either enjoys the pain or isn't harmed by it). A ton of fanfics take the NotIfTheyEnjoyedItRationalization route, often as precursor to Zelgadis either realizing he's got no reason to avoid a relationship with Xellos, or eventually admitting that he always secretly wanted him.
** Filia is only allowed to be with Xellos, not anyone else, ''especially'' Valgaav. Because their constant bickering and passive-aggressive treatment of one another is ''clearly'' the sign of a loving old married couple. Never mind the fact that Xellos is completely incapable of feeling positive human emotions, while Filia is a part of[[HolierThanThou a bigoted race of god-worshiping dragons]].dragons.
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** Filia is only allowed to be with Xellos, not anyone else, ''especially'' Valgaav. Because their constant bickering and passive-aggressive treatment of one another is ''clearly'' the sign of a loving old married couple. Never mind the fact that Xellos is completely incapable of feeling positive human emotions, while Filia is a part of
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* GrowingTheBeard: In regards to the anime, the first season can seem rather directionless, with the humor and pacing kind of awkward for most of the first half, not helped by a rather mediocre English dubbing if you're watching that. By the time Amelia is introduced though, the show starts finding its groove although others think the show only got good when Sylphiel was introduced in episode 18. On top of that, the English dub gets better halfway through the season when Creator/VeronicaTaylor and Creator/CrispinFreeman join the cast and really give Zel and Amelia their voices. It also starts off a more interesting plot and introduces cooler villains, like Zangulus and Vrumugun, who continue to chase the heroes so even the filler episodes don't feel so pointless. By ''NEXT'', the show really finds its stride, reaching its signature level of humor and solidifying the characters' personalities and quirks, as well as having what is arguably the best plot and character development in the whole franchise.
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* GrowingTheBeard: GrowingTheBeard:
** In regards to the anime, the first season can seem rather directionless, with the humor and pacing kind of awkward for most of the first half, not helped by a rather mediocre English dubbing if you're watching that. By the time Amelia is introduced though, the show starts finding its groove although others think the show only got good when Sylphiel was introduced in episode 18. On top of that, the English dub gets better halfway through the season when Creator/VeronicaTaylor and Creator/CrispinFreeman join the cast and really give Zel and Amelia their voices. It also starts off a more interesting plot and introduces cooler villains, like Zangulus and Vrumugun, who continue to chase the heroes so even the filler episodes don't feel so pointless. By ''NEXT'', the show really finds its stride, reaching its signature level of humor and solidifying the characters' personalities and quirks, as well as having what is arguably the best plot and character development in the whole franchise.
** In regards to the anime, the first season can seem rather directionless, with the humor and pacing kind of awkward for most of the first half, not helped by a rather mediocre English dubbing if you're watching that. By the time Amelia is introduced though, the show starts finding its groove although others think the show only got good when Sylphiel was introduced in episode 18. On top of that, the English dub gets better halfway through the season when Creator/VeronicaTaylor and Creator/CrispinFreeman join the cast and really give Zel and Amelia their voices. It also starts off a more interesting plot and introduces cooler villains, like Zangulus and Vrumugun, who continue to chase the heroes so even the filler episodes don't feel so pointless. By ''NEXT'', the show really finds its stride, reaching its signature level of humor and solidifying the characters' personalities and quirks, as well as having what is arguably the best plot and character development in the whole franchise.
